This week we look back at 10 years of stories, interviews and messages from Veterans and Veteran organizations around the state. Topics include Pearl Harbor, NOREX, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Veterans Homes, Women Serving in WWII, Veteran Homelessness, VA Research and find out how the show got its start. We also get messages from leadership who have been involved in the show since its inception.
This week we celebrate American Legion Day Minnesota by hosting leadership from The American Legion Department of Minnesota and The American Legion National Headquarters. Guests include:
- Department Commander Mark Dvorak – American Legion Department of Minnesota
- Paul Hassing – American Legion Riders
- National Vice Commander Bruce Feuerback – The American Legion
- National President Nicole Clapp – American Legion Auxiliary
- Dennis Henkemeyer – Sons of the American Legion
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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This week we learn about the new Minnesota Military Museum, meet with the commander of Camp Ripley and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include:
- Mark Ritchie – Global Minnesota
- Randal Dietrich – Minnesota Military Museum
- Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse – Camp Ripley
- Marty Howes – Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers
This week we focus on the Minneapolis VA Health Care System covering caregiver support and the future of the hospital and clinics all over the state. Guests include:
- Director Patrick Kelly- Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Michael Reckard – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Jill Vinge – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Jessica Behrends – St. Cloud VA Health Care System
- Steve Challeen – Facilities Engineering at Department of Veterans Affairs
This week we talk with the Mayo Clinic about care for our Veterans, get an update from Fort Snelling National Cemetery and check in with the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Dr. Pierre Noel – Mayo Clinic
- Maria Baer – Mayo Clinic
- John Knapp – Fort Snelling National Cemetery
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week we learn about an upcoming deployment of the 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, discuss Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include:
- Col. Tim Kemp – 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division
- Paula Newinski – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week we learn about the Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems Adaptive Design and Engineering (MADE) Program and meet with Grant County on becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon County. Guests include:
- Dr. Christine Oleny – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Rob Larsen – Grant County
- Sue Kulbeik – Grant County
- Annette Kuyper – Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
This week we host our annual Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers Show and discuss Veterans Issues with County Veteran Service Officers from around the state. Guests include:
- President Greg Peterson – Minnesota Association of Country Veteran Service Officers
- George Fiedler – Benton County Veteran Service Officer
- Michael McLaughlin – Blue Earth County Veteran Service Officer
- Steve Stone – Pennington County Veteran Service Officer
- Kathy Marshik – Morrison County Veteran Service Officer
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HOST DOUG WORTHAM
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